The Elephant Man

Movie
TitleThe Elephant Man
User score

8

Release dateOct 9, 1980
GenreDrama, History
DirectorDavid Lynch
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesBrooksfilms, Paramount Pictures
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
Run time124 min.

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Videos

Official Trailer

Nov 17, 2014

Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer

Jan 22, 2020

First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]

Apr 17, 2020

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